Utility Plant Operator I
 Colorado School Of Mines | |
vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time
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 United States, Colorado, Golden | |
 Dec 17, 2024 | |
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Utility Plant Operator I Colorado School of Mines Salary: $27.74 - $33.35 Hourly Job Type: Full Time Job Number: GLA - JR105944 - 12/24 Location: Golden, CO Department Information This announcement will remain open until filled. Qualified applicants will be referred as they apply. You are encouraged to apply early. Applicants who have already applied need not reapply. Colorado School of Mines (Mines) is an internationally preeminent teaching and research university dedicated to meeting the resource development needs of a rapidly evolving, technology-based society. Mines was selected by the Colorado State Legislature as the state's first "exemplary institution" of public higher education due to our "high degree of responsibility and capability with regard to academic and administrative functions." Colorado's oldest public university, Mines is located in Golden, Colorado at the gateway of the Rocky Mountains, 13 miles west of downtown Denver and 21 miles south of Boulder. MINES IS PROUD TO OFFER EXCELLENT BENEFITS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN EXTRAORDINARY TALENT. OUR PERKS INCLUDE:
Description of Job This position reports to the Utility Plant Operator II and provides steam for campus. It operates manually and through the boiler plant manager system, boilers, steam generators, water treatment equipment, air compressors, pumps and associated equipment for proper boiler plant operation and steam system distribution. It visually inspects and tests the operation of valves, meters, gauges, levels, tanks, traps and equipment noting malfunctions and making any needed repairs or adjustments. It logs readings, records and enters data, fills out Colorado Air Pollution Control Division Air Pollutant Emissions Notice (APEN) forms. Responds to corrective maintenance activities. A. Utility Plant Operator Independently operates, monitors, services and repairs plant equipment, including steam boilers and all associated ancillary equipment to provide steam for buildings and processes. Generates logs, schedules, and preventative maintenance tasks. Meets with the boiler inspector for annual inspections. Orders parts and materials need to maintain the boilers, steam generators, pumps, pressure regulators and chemical treatment based on manufactures recommendations, history and usage. Relays operational and equipment changes, and control procedures in association to the Heat Plant equipment. Collects and records temperatures, pressures and flow rates on all systems, verifies shift and daily production goals. Tests, analyzes and records chemical content in various steam and water systems, follows chemical treatment program guidelines, and adjusts chemical dosages and feed rates. Manipulates the Boiler Plant Manager software to compensate for equipment or sensor failure. B. Miscellaneous Preform corrective maintenance activities in other buildings which require operating a university vehicle to transport tools and equipment. Tests steam traps, verifies operation of safeties, reads meters, and inspects piping for leaks. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Class Code & Classification Description: D6E1XXUTILITY PLANT OPERATOR I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Only: Four years of progressively responsible utility plant operations experience, including two years journey level experience. Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Computer experience is required in order to process work orders and prepare documents. EXPERIENCE MUST BE CLEARLY DOCUMENTED IN WORK HISTORY SECTION OF APPLICATION. OR Education and Experience: A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Appeal Rights: An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director. Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action. For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.gov/board-rules. Supplemental Information The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at benefits@mines.edu To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/4756005/utility-plant-operator-i jeid-c899472d5c63fc4b9d89bd777bf2a56f | |